Matai Wreck

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Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Best timeMay to October

Water temp23-26°C / 73-79°F

Visibility3-10m / 10-33ft

AccessShore Dive

Dive typesScuba, Snorkel

DifficultyBeginner

Max depth10 m

Avg depth8 m

Nearest airportRAR

Shallow wreckEasy diveSnorkeling

ScubaSnorkel

The Matai is a historic cargo ship that now rests in very shallow water inside the main harbor of Rarotonga. It's an incredibly easy dive and a fantastic snorkeling spot, with the wreck's boilers breaking the surface.

Features

A shallow, historic shipwreck located inside the main harbor. The wreck is broken up, but its large boilers are still intact and are a popular photo spot. It's a very easy dive, perfect for beginners and snorkelers.

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